2016 TOYOTA CAMRY Structurebodytrunk Lid Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Structurebodytrunk Lid Issues in the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY

1 structurebodytrunk lid complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebodytrunk Lid Complaints

#11620897 |
While loading groceries in my trunk, the torsion bar sheared off and broke (the hook part). It fell hard on my shoulder (fortunately not my neck or head). I have never seen steel actually break rather than bend. I tried to fix it but could not. Trunk is heavy and unstable (falls easily), as is part of car in back. Went to Toyota dealer and found out no recall, and "iffy" fix. They wanted $488.50 to try and fix. My body shop estimated $164. and purchased correct Toyota parts, followed their instructions. The bars only held for a few minutes, then they failed to hold up the trunk again. I was almost injured again with this failure, but managed to catch it in time. They refunded me $100. since they said there was no more "play" to work with. Went on social media only to find that many Toyota Camry...
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